From brickyard to Birch Grove Park
Long before Birch Grove Park became one of Northfield’s most treasured outdoor spaces, the land was shaped by both ancient waterways and a thriving local industry. The area’s rich clay beds were formed from sediment carried by rivers that flowed east across New Jersey...
Somers Point remembers the sacrifice of Richard Somers
During the night of Sept. 4, 1804, a small merchant ship sailed alone into the harbor of Tripoli, in North Africa. It carried no cargo. It was instead loaded with bombs and explosives. Its captain was 26- year-old Richard Somers, from Somers Point, New Jersey. He and...
Everyone’s Children set to get back-to-school backpacks
How South Jersey shows up for local kids The words community and South Jersey tend to go hand in hand. Between the locals, all the small businesses and nonprofits in our area, there are endless amounts of ways to get involved, help others and connect with people. When...
New businesses coming to Historic Smithville
Business Buzz Historic Smithville and the Village Greene have long ranked among South Jersey’s most distinctive destinations. Cobblestone walkways, footbridges, historic buildings and locally owned shops and restaurants surround Lake Meone, creating an experience that...
